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Religious leaders call for Nigerians to unite
Appeal comes after latest violence in which eight people died in a blast at a Catholic church in Kaduna state.
Last Modified: 29 Oct 2012 20:54

Religious leaders in Nigeria are calling for the nation to unite after the latest suicide attack on a church.

Eight people died in the blast at a Catholic church in Kaduna state on Sunday.

President Goodluck Jonathan said the violence is threatening the nation's stability.

Al Jazeera's Yvonne Ndege reports from Abuja.

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